That is what I was thinking – maybe some countries do NOT want nor do not allow GPS devices and some have blocked Google Earth and the intrusive Google Street View vehicles.

Some countries also do not have GPS or you can’t receive GPS signals there, so that is what I thought of as to why the different models. Some countries do NOT want people geo-tagging their country or even Military secrets, so maybe Nikon is NOT allowed to sell such a camera there due to Import License restrictions.

“The GPS and electronic compass built into the camera acquire and record position information with shooting. This information can then be viewed on a world map displayed in the camera monitor. The world map feature is not available on the AW100s.”

This seems to me like the most interesting of the new CoolPix offerings as I need a rugged P&S to add to my L22, as I once dropped it in the toilet (lol) out of my pocket too and then took out the batteries, dried it off and put it by the heat of my laptop and it survived to my surprise. Can’t say the same for my phone!

Have you changed the web site as in your name and email does not show up in the BOX below after you post?

I’ve always heard that if you get electronics wet that you should put them in rice for a day or so and that takes out the moisture. Onetime my iPod Touch was stuck in the sheets and got put in the washer. I took it out before the tub finished filling but it did get wet. I stuck it in some rice and it’s still working today.

Jabs

@Lewis

Thanks – I never heard of that nor even thought of that.

Next time (lol), I might think of that but I prefer to not have a next time – know what I mean!

Unlike all the childish whining ungrateful Holier-Than-Thou trolls blowing up these boards, I actually have a need and use for AW100 in my business and am pleased to see it. I am in for an Orange one, while I patiently and politely await the D700 replacement. My D700 and D7000 serve me well, it is not the end of the world that I upgrade those already. But this AW100 is welcome by me at this time. Thanks Admin and Nikon.

I agree, the AW100 is the most interesting Coolpix camera from the last batch. I have one coming for a quick review. I will compare it with the Panasonic equivalent (also with GPS). Stay tuned.

Rob

When you get your hands on one could you confirm the slo motion capture resolutions and data rates admin?

Thanks in advance

J C

When will you be getting it? I just bought a Panasonic TS3 and really want to find out if it’s worth it to return and preorder the Nikon. I have about 2 more weeks to decide…

Ryan

Hi Admin,

Do you have any knowledge of whether Nikon is planning a hard waterproof shell to let this go deeper than 10m? The Panasonic offers one and that’s currently making it look like the better option for divers.

I would say the AW100 is the only interesting coolpix. Compact digital is going the way of the Dodo as more people shoot with their mobile phones.

Ren Kockwell

Peter, compare it to the Sony TX10 and the Panny TS3 if you can. Those are the two best in the market currently. Full HD is good to hear. Video is as important or sometimes more important with these cams. If it beats these two in low-light stills and video quality, it will crush them in depth capability. I’d buy one in a second. Nikon should have been in this niche for years already instead of effing around with that damn projector camera…

Ren Kockwell

At f/3.9, it’s sure slower than both of them.

tralala

Put*** de m**** Nikon: over 20K euros of lenses, F4, F5, D2, D3 and jobs that relies on pro gear to pay my bills and you serve us this s***t.
This is bad.

amine

Il faut de tout pour faire un monde !

translation : It takes all kinds to make a world

Char

Be happy that you are not a canon user. They produce a lot more “shit”, like printers for example.

I will never understand why one complains about coolpix releases.

Nikoniastu

@tralala so you have over 20K euros on lenses?. You have a Nikon F4, F5, D2 and D3 and you are not able to make a decent job?. That’s worrying or do you think that having new pro gear, you are going to accomplish those jobs?. Also you shoul be grateful to Nikon. Without new pro gear you won’t need to spend money and thereof you’ll have more money to pay your bills.

No te estrese tanto, hombre!!

Tralala

You have a point Nikoniastu but film is over, my D2 is half dead and D3 is now dated too (mostly noise level). I was hoping to go from D3 to D4 and bypass D3s.

Ren Kockwell

Really? Your D3 is dated? Unless you need video, that camera will last you for years.

PixelBrine

Wow, pretty cool. I still a little bummed there has not been a D700 replacement announced yet but this is actually the first coolpix camera I could consider buying.

dude, you did not reply to my post on 40mm micro page. are you embarrased?

Jabs

@tabs

What is there to be embarrassed about = I have a life

I stick with what I posted and have moved on = adult and not some little child.

The mistake that ALL of you made is that you failed to tell us the dimensions of the body and instead gave us the WIDTH instead of the depth and thus idiots, plus you all gave us an OLDER 200mm F4.0 Macro and not the current one (which is different), so I left you all alone in your ignorance as arguments are pointless. The LINK you all gave said older lens and NOT current lens, like in discontinued or ONLY for reference now – like in ARCHIVED lenses.

Most people are so hung up on themselves that they fail to grasp things and then always want to be right = impossible mission, as in GROW UP, will ya’ …

It is simply a difference of opinion, expression or you not knowing what I was talking about or believing that I am stupid or clueless and thus I don’t care one way or the other as now looking forward to a new CoolPix camera to help me do MY job, as in making money and not listening to or even thinking about you.

I actually looked at the Nikon USA web site and it DID not state what they posted there as they wrongly pointed to the OLDER lens and NOT the current model and thus WHO cares anymore as not some ignorant guru wannabe?

Human being here and since I have actually read most of the various manuals of Nikon’s from years ago, then they explained what occurred when they went from 1:2 to 1:1 ratio and what it meant, hence I left you all alone as not some stalker or obsessed person but a mellow dude.

I saw and read the mistake, but not being a vindictive person, I just left you all alone!

The 55mm F2.8 Macro lens gets LONGER as it focuses closer = the PROOF of your and their baloney – satisfied now?

The 60mm F2.8 Macro, the first model was IF or internal focus – so it did not get longer.

The 200mm F4.0 ED-IF (Internal focus) also does not get longer as it focuses, hence nonsense you all were talking.

HOW long physically then are ALL these lenses for you to make your erroneous calculations then?

Did you calculate sideways or front to BACK = your obvious mistake.

tabs

well that comment is proof of your ignorance.

i don’t want to reply you here because not its relevant with this page, but if you post on the 40mm page then i’ll reply

I like it! I’ll probably pick it up sometime after I pick up my D800 next week. (Just kidding.) But I can see a whole slew of uses for an affordable waterproof camera such as this. I would never want to haul the D800 out into the middle of a tropical storm or in a small open fishing boat in 8 foot swells or perhaps shooting pictures out from underneath a waterfall. I would see this camera as back-up camera and a way to document things that you’d never want to risk your pro camera for.

Martijn

love the idea of the action button and the swiveling the camera for the next menu item.
this gave me a great idea for my iphone app ^_^

pethunia

I like it too!
Too bad my wife just impulse-bought an Olympus Tough..

Dan

i want a compass and maps in my d800

The invisible man

let’s get the D800 first…..

Ball_Lightning

I don’t agree that this camera is a GoPro alternative unless we know the speed @720p. Besides that, it all depents on the accessoiries – which GoPro can provide.

fiatlux

Seems to be a competent alernative to the Panasonic FT-3, but I wished someone came with a high IQ rugged camera, with a fixed wide angle if needed.

All current rugged cameras have periscopic lenses for waterproofness purpose, but this compromises IQ and lens speed, which does not help in the noise department given the tiny sensors.

Given that I’d mostly use a rugged camera for underwater, sailing or windsurfing pictures, I could really do with a fixed wide angle.

Ole

… imagine that this sort of technology comes with the new D4… try to shake that thing with a SB-900 and a 300/2,8 attached… for a 14 hrs. wedding shoot, you must be Arnold or somebody like that… :-P…

Bigus Dickus

actually not. Big muscles are needed only for great power (not necessarily for long time).
Marathon runners are tiny. Big muscles add bulk weight adding required energy and lot more inner muscles endurance.

So as long as you can lift the D3s with 300/f2.8 and SB900 five times without muscles hurt, you will never grown muscles from lifting it. Exercise will help you increase how many times you can raise it.

Dave

Duh, it’s meant for people using the camera while wearing gloves or in challenging situations where it’s not easy to use lots of small buttons, they’re not going to put this into a DSLR *eye roll*

Jabs

@Dave – LOL

Yeah and then put your expensive camera and 300 F2.8 underwater and then SHAKE it – Da Limbo Dance of death for your gear and you being a moron TOO – looooooooool.

EvanK

Jesus Christ, Nikon updated the same Coolpix cameras every year, and leaves all the DSLR users that take up more of Nikon’s market share in the dust.

EvanK

updates*

peter

would have bought it if it could have saved NEF. Sorry Nikon.

MK

Well… I really believed they would release the mirrorless by this point. Here we are the day after talking about a new button and some future potential dates for new releases in sept. What a sad state of affairs. While over at the m43 site there are rumors about a collapsible lens that basically changes the entire game up. There arent even any credible rumors from Nikon coming… admin has no control over the leaks as they are made. No one knows why do they want to keep everything so secret? I feel like it is hurting their image

I think this is the only point and shoot release that really made me buy it right away in a long time! I mean this thing is bombproof of some sort, great for camping and going to the beach without worrying about water or dropping the camera.

Full HD, 16mp and waterproof – shockproof – bombproof makes this camera a winner no matter how many crying babies here claim its all crap just because most of them want Nikon to release a camera they can’t afford 🙂

Already preordered mine! Sadly the camo version isn’t available at amazon just black, orange and blue.

Are there any other nikon rumor websites ? I can’t handle this slow site anymore.

lox

As a passionate user of Nikon DSLRs i have to confess that this thing is quite interesting and attractive to me. I could well imagine a few situations where to rather use this one than a full-size DSLR. I’m a bit curious about the low-light image quality.

JonMcG

You know, posting all this info about these Coolpix is really kind of like rubbing salt in the wound. Do we really have to read/see all this junk? 🙂 🙂

So want the D700 replacement…

Martin

I had the AW100 in my hand tonight….. although I cannon comment on much detail about it as it was for a couple of second … it looked quite nice and handy

Will

Admin: Would you be possible to compare the top 4 weather proof PS? Nikon AW100, Sony TX10, Panny TS3 & Olympus TG-810. Would love to know which has the best image & video quality.